IND vs ENG / This player will have to be out of the team after Rahul's return, Sarfaraz Khan is saved

In the Test series being played between India and England, both the teams are tied at 1-1. Team India had announced its squad only for the first two matches of this series. The squad of the Indian team can be announced any time for the remaining three matches of the series. The third test match is to be played in Rajkot from 15 February. To prepare for this match and to unite the team once again, it is important to

Vikrant Shekhawat : Feb 10, 2024, 10:00 AM

IND vs ENG: In the Test series being played between India and England, both the teams are tied at 1-1. Team India had announced its squad only for the first two matches of this series. The squad of the Indian team can be announced any time for the remaining three matches of the series. The third test match is to be played in Rajkot from 15 February. To prepare for this match and to unite the team once again, it is important to announce the squad as soon as possible. Meanwhile, an update came out regarding KL Rahul, in which it was said that he can return to Team India's squad in the third Test match.

Had to be out due to injury

Star Indian batsman KL Rahul had to be ruled out due to an injury during the first match of the series. He was not a part of the Indian squad in the second match. On the other hand, Ravindra Jadeja was also ruled out of the second match due to injury during the first match. Although it is difficult to say anything about Jadeja right now, KL Rahul's return is considered certain. Rahul is in good form, so his place in the playing 11 is certain.

If Rahul returns then who will be out?

When KL Rahul returns to Team India's squad, earlier there was talk of dropping Sarfaraz Khan, but now in an update it has come to light that Shreyas Iyer may be out of all the remaining matches of the series due to injury. In such a situation, if Iyer is out then KL Rahul will replace him, then it can be said that due to Shreyas Iyer's injury, Sarfaraz Khan's place in Team India has been saved for now.

Sarfaraz Khan got a chance after years

Sarfaraz Khan was included in Team India's squad for the second match of the 5-match Test series being played against England. He could get this opportunity due to injuries to senior players. For a long time, Indian fans were wanting to see him join Team India's squad. 26 year old Sarfaraz Khan had performed very well in domestic cricket in recent times. He is a middle order batsman. Sarfaraz Khan has played 45 first class matches so far. During this period, he has scored 3912 runs in 66 innings at an average of 69.85. In these matches, Sarfaraz Khan has played 11 half-centuries and 14 century innings.